Orange Mollis Hybrid Azalea is a lush upright deciduous shrub with vibrant green foliage that earns multiple shades of color with fall. Profuse blooms of peachy-orange flower clusters open in spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Mollis Hybrids are cold hardy varieties.
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Height: |
4' - 6' |
Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
Spacing: |
4' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Mulch in winter. Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells